March 18, 2014

By Obituaries on March 18, 2014.

.1945 ~ HALLAM ~ 2014
Mr. Douglas “Doug” Thomas Hallam, beloved husband of Mrs. Berniece Hallam of Redcliff, passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2014 at the age of 68 years. Doug also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Tommy Hallam and Garry Hallam and their families. Doug was born on April 30th, 1945 in Manitoba. He married Berniece on September 17th, 1993. They had an acreage in Peace River where he loved his hobby farm of goats, pigs and llamas. Doug and Berniece moved to Redcliff from Peace River 2 years ago. They enjoyed having coffee at Tim Horton`s in Redcliff, where they met many wonderful people. A Gathering for friends and family will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, March 20th, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. from 9:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Doug’s memory may be made to the Save Old Souls Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 478, Redcliff, Alberta, T0J 2P0, or to the The Lung Association, National Office, 1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, K2C 2B5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doug Hallam. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Wednesday around 11:45 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.BEIERBACH (nee: SAILER), DOROTHY FLORA
With much sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy, beloved wife of late John Beierbach of Medicine Hat, on Friday, March 14, 2014, at age of 84 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Sidney Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 or to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dorothy Beierbach, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.DRSCHIWISKI
Nellie Marie Drschiwiski passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Pete Drschiwiski. She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Wayne) Gilbertson of Bow Island. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the Zion Lutheran Church (104 2nd Ave, Bow Island) on Friday, from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mac deWaal officiating. Interment will take place in the Leader, Saskatchewan Cemetery on Saturday. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Nellie Drschiwiski, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.ELSIE SEMEN
1924 ~ 2014
Mrs. Elsie Semen, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Semen, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the age of 89 years. Elsie’s memory will be cherished by her son, Gary Semen (Lynda Neil); two daughters, Rae (Tony) Sedlacek and Tracy (Ken Johnson) Semen as well as two grandchildren, Josh Roeke and Chase Roeke. Elsie was born on November 24, 1924, on the family farm in the Maple Creek area. Elsie was an exceptional writer. While still in the Maple Creek area, she wrote numerous short stories that were published in a popular column of that paper. Early on in life, Elsie worked as a school teacher, then later on as a Dental Assistant after moving to Medicine Hat. With her husband, John, this is where she raised her three children. Elsie was a woman of many talents. She did taxidermy work on Rattle Snakes, Bull Snakes and Birds, sometimes making belts out of the snake skins. She also sewed beautiful doll clothing and made impressive Halloween costumes that she often won prizes on! She was a talented Oil Painter and musician, playing both the flute and guitar. Elsie was a collector. She enjoyed going on hikes where she would watch for Indian Relics, Fossils, petrified wood and Juniper. Elsie enjoyed refinishing antiques and had a huge collection of them for herself that included a formidable display of Carnival Glass. Elsie loved nature and the outdoors, including bird watching (especially her Blue Jays). She spent much time camping in her younger years and later in life enjoyed gardening and working with flowers and shrubs. Elsie was an avid reader, but also enjoyed her many trips to Las Vegas, often playing cards until the wee hours of the morning. She was a wonderful woman with a great sense of humour and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Elsie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. A reception will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Center. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elsie’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

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.VERNETTE SMITH
1927 ~ 2014
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vernette Nancy Smith announce her peaceful passing on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at the age of 86 years. She is the beloved mother of Terry (Sandy) Smith of Spruce Grove, AB., and Bonnie (Gord) Reid of Medicine Hat. Vernette is the loving grandmother of six grandchildren, Kari (Troy) Gordon, Blaine (Bonnie) Smith, Gordon (Tracy) Reid, Marty (Marni) Reid, Rob (Kat) Reid, Pam Douville (Joe Ciona) and a very proud great- grandmother to 15 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Don (PJ) Guy of Grande Prairie, AB.; one sister, Bernice Beacock of Edmonton, AB., as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives and special friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Doug, to whom she was married to for 46 years. Vernette was much loved and respected by all who knew her. She had a gift for making everyone feel special and loved. Vernette loved her family with all her heart and soul and took much pride in each and every one of them. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Vernette resided at South Country Haven and Sunny Side for the past four years, and the family would like to thank them for the special care and attention their Mom received. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be offered starting one hour prior to the Celebration of Vernette’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. A funeral luncheon will take place immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Center with interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Bow Island Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in memory of Vernette may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 401D – 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8, or to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.